'Entourage' Gives a Regular Role for Gary Cole

News for "Entourage" fans, "The West Wing" actor Gary Cole will be regularly seen on the series' upcoming season. Cole who is already joining as a guest star in its fifth season, has been asked to have a regular contribution for the series' sixth season.

It has been reported that the actor will reprise his role as Andrew Klein, an old friend of Ari Gold, played by Jeremy Piven. Cole, who is also known for his recurring role in "Desperate Housewives", has been asked for the new agreement after filming as a guest role for three episodes in the series' fifth season. His guest star appearance will be aired starting from November 2.

Meanwhile, "Entourage" sixth season will begin filming early next year for a summer 2009 premiere. HBO has picked up the series for its new season earlier this month which makes the show episodes count up to 79. Doug Ellin, the creator and the producer of the series, said that he has four more seasons of material in reserve, implying that "Entourage" will probably run through season eight.